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Opening the Hand of Thought

Foundations of Zen Buddhist Practice

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Opening the Hand of Thought

By: Kosho Uchiyama, Tom Wright - editor translator, Jisho Warner - editor translator, Shohaku Okumura - editor translator
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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For over 30 years, Opening the Hand of Thought has offered an introduction to Zen Buddhism and meditation unmatched in clarity and power. This is the revised edition of Kosho Uchiyama's singularly incisive classic.

This new edition contains even more useful material: new prefaces, an index, and extended endnotes, in addition to a revised glossary. As Jisho Warner writes in her preface, Opening the Hand of Thought "goes directly to the heart of Zen practice...showing how Zen Buddhism can be a deep and life-sustaining activity." She goes on to say, "Uchiyama looks at what a person is, what a self is, how to develop a true self not separate from all things, one that can settle in peace in the midst of life."

By turns humorous, philosophical, and personal, Opening the Hand of Thought is above all a great book for the Buddhist practitioner. It's a perfect follow-up for the listener who has heard Zen Meditation in Plain English and is especially useful for those who have not yet encountered a Zen teacher.

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As above. This is purely regal! Deep as the author's wisdom; well read; humble, clear, mind-blowing. This book needs to be read and re-visited and leads one into meditation and clarity.

Absolute Zen classic!

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What a remarkable audio book! I’ve listened to many Buddhist audio books and this is one of the very best. It provides the essence of the Buddha’s message in a very clear way. I will be listening to it again.

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